Crime & Safety

New Hartford Man Hospitalized After Cedar Falls Motorcycle Accident

The accident happened Saturday night.


A New Hartford man was hospitalized after his motorcycle collided with a van in Cedar Falls.

Police said Kelly Smith, 43, was driving eastbound on First Street at about 6:47 p.m. when he collided with a van driven by Donald Valenta, 80, of Traer.

Smith was taken to Sartori Hospital. Police said he was conscious at the hospital.

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Cedar Falls police said Valenta turned in front of Smith's motorcycle. Valenta, who was uninjured, was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way upon a left turn.

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